Legal officials say there's obstacle to approving appointment of Miri Regev confidant; former Levin adviser with no legal qualifications okayed as Justice Ministry director general

Longtime ally and former minister recently said incoming PM would strike Islamic Republic if US failed to stop Tehran's nuclear program

Tzachi Hanegbi tells TV news threat posed by Tehran 'a fire burning inside' incoming premier; 'when there is no choice, someone needs to take command'

After opposition leader announces he has no plans to leave politics, presumed contenders for Likud leadership swiftly fall back in line behind him, except for Yuli Edelstein

'This government will last,' says Lapid amid speculation right-wing parties could unite; power struggle brewing in Likud as contenders eye top spot, Hanegbi joins race

Tzachi Hanegbi says opposition party will give full backing if government decides to attack Tehran's nuclear program

Opposition MK also says Israel controlled by 'a Western elite'; Likud MK Ohana says her statements appear to be an preliminary attempt to replace Netanyahu

After announcement is brought to Knesset, Speaker Levin has 7 days to bring new government for a vote of confidence; Likud vows to do everything to stop that from happening

Likud's Hanegbi says Israel will no longer wait for terror groups to fire before taking action, Netanyahu governments made 'mistake' by allowing Gaza rulers to bolster capabilities

Likud, whose bloc drops to 59 seats, split on possibility of coalition supported by Islamist party; Abbas: 'If there is an offer, we’ll sit and talk'